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Old Apr 03, 2013, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by genetic View Post
Maus, it's the genetic re-engineering of wheat (during the 50's and 60's, I think) that has altered the health value of that grain.

The problems are centered in the breakdown of gluten in which particles called "exorphins" act on the opiate centers of the brain and other parts of the body
where opiate receptors are located. Exorphins can cause everthing from acne to
dementia, according to Dr. Williams.
Thank you for the update and tid bit! I am way out in left field as usual.

Is the re-engineering of the wheat the cause of the way the gluten breaks down releases the exorphins or is that a totally seperate issue and I am just deeper into left field now?